Remote Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Professional growth

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement robust cloud infrastructures for enterprise clients.

The role is fully remote, allowing you to influence digital transformation journeys from anywhere while translating business needs into scalable, secure cloud strategies for major organizations.

Experience with Terraform/CloudFormation, containers, and IaC is highly valued; certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years IT architecture experience with emphasis on cloud computing.
• Proven ability to design and implement on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, storage, and compute services.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Assess client needs and map to cloud services and technologies.
• Ensure solutions comply with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create architecture diagrams, deployment plans, and operational guides.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement cloud environments.
• Provide guidance on cloud cost management and optimization.
• Stay current with latest cloud technologies and offerings.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud strategy

Remote collaboration

Client-facing communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global IT consultancy, is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Cloud Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of robust cloud infrastructures for enterprise clients.

This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while influencing the digital transformation journeys of major organizations.

The Cloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for creating secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to understand their business needs and translate them into technical strategies, driving innovation and efficiency in cloud adoption.

This is a premier opportunity to shape critical cloud architectures without needing to be in Soweto, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Assess client needs and recommend appropriate cloud services and technologies.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with security best practices, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment plans, and operational guides.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement and optimize cloud environments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and service offerings.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders, articulating complex concepts clearly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on cloud computing.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, storage, and compute services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, essential for a remote role.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a distributed team environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse cloud technologies.

Our client provides a supportive remote work environment and encourages continuous learning.

Drive innovation and impact on a global scale.